“Dan Malloy and Nancy Wyman are fighting to protect the
rights of union members by respecting the collective bargaining process
and advancing all workers’ rights by passing legislation like paid sick leave.
Since becoming Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Dan Malloy
and Nancy Wyman have been responsive to the needs of our members and working
people across the state,” said Region 9A Director
Julie Kushner. "They are the clear choice this election year and are the
progressive advocates that Connecticut’s workers and middle class families
need.”

UAW is a progressive union whose commitment to social
justice is unprecedented and dates back to the Civil
Rights movement. The UAW endorses candidates for public office who have a
proven track record of improving the lives of working families, fighting for
the right to collective bargaining without retaliation or interference, and
advocating for health care and good jobs for everyone.

“We need a governor who will continue to stand up for
working class families – that’s Dan Malloy. I have seen my friends, neighbors
and colleagues suffer when factories have closed in the past, but Dan Malloy
has worked to make sure that Connecticut is growing jobs,” said Shawn Tripp,
President of UAW Local 405, whose members work at Triumph in West Hartford.
“I’m proud that Connecticut is leading the nation when it comes to progressive
issues like raising the minimum wage to $10.10 and making sure everyone has
access to affordable health insurance. Governors like Wisconsin's Scott Walker
have attacked union workers like me, so I truly appreciate having a governor
like Dan Malloy who respects me and my efforts to build a better life.”

UAW Region 9A has approximately 9,200 active and retired
members in Connecticut. In addition
to manufacturing, UAW members
work in technical and office professional positions, higher education, gaming
and legal services.